The Kirin Group has decided to hold the "KIRIN Camp," a soccer training camp directly coached by Japan National Team Head Coach Vahid Halilhodžić, as part of its "Japan National Team Support Week 2015" program.
"Support Week 2015" solicited ideas from fans and supporters on the theme "What is needed for the future Japan National Football Team to become stronger?" Plans were developed based on these ideas. This program is implemented using a portion of the sales from designated products during the "Support Week" period.
After reviewing over 4,000 submitted ideas, the company decided to hold a soccer camp where Coach Halilhodžić, who has coaching experience in multiple countries, will directly instruct junior high school students.
This is a valuable opportunity to experience the philosophy of SAMURAI BLUE.
The Kirin Group has supported the Japan National Football Team for 37 years, beginning with its sponsorship of the 1978 Japan Cup (now the Kirin Cup Soccer). As the "Official Partner of the Japan National Football Team," its support encompasses all categories of the national teams: "SAMURAI BLUE" (Japan Men's National Team), the Under-category national teams, "Nadeshiko Japan" (Japan Women's National Team), the Futsal National Team, and the Beach Soccer National Team.
■"KIRIN Camp" Overview
<Schedule (Tentative)>
November 28-29, 2015 (1 night, 2 days)
<Venue>
Planned for a soccer field within Tokyo's 23 wards (currently being arranged)
<Coach>
SAMURAI BLUE Head Coach: Vahid Halilhodžić
Coach: Mr. Jackie Bonaventure
Physical Coach: Cyril Mwanu
Goalkeeper Coach: Seya Hamano
<Training Camp Schedule>*Tentative
・Orientation
・Pitch Training
・Lectures
・Game-Based Training
<Application Period>
September 1–30, 2015 (Wed)
<Eligibility>
Male students in grades 7-9 (as of September 1, 2015) enrolled in a Japanese junior high school and belonging to either the school soccer club or a soccer club.
<Number of Participants>30